GRE Word List

CONSANGUINITY

the quality or state of being consanguineous

The meaning of the word consanguinity is the quality or state of being consanguineous.

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WordMeaning
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
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spoofdeceive
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gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
overthrowoverturn
unisonidentity in musical pitch